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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.41, 7,440.69 and 2,038.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.41, 7,440.69 and 2,038.07 is: 3,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.41 : 7,440.69 = 2,038.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.41/7,440.69 = 2,038.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.41x = 7,440.69 × 2,038.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.41x = 15,164,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,609.86/4,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.13

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